"Spina Bifida is a birth defect which involves damage to the spine and nervous system. The vertebrae of the spine and the spinal cord are not formed properly and surgery is usually required immediately after birth. The long-term effect frequently includes weakness or paralysis of the legs and problems with bowels and bladder control. Spina Bifida is sometimes accompanied by hydrocephalus (accumulation [...]
It was an historic election with many significant developments for the pro-life cause. For the first time since the present abortion law came into effect in 1969, to be publicly pro-life was a political asset for candidates. Indeed, to be seen as not being pro-life was politically damaging. In some ridings the pro-life vote was the deciding factor. John Oostrom (PC Willowdale) [...]
Ever since Henry Morgentaler announced in the fall of 1982 that he intended to open an abortuary in Ontario, he stated on many occasions that "no jury will convict me." However, on July 20th, when he held his press conference following the decision of Mr. Justice Parker of the denial of the motion that the abortion law was unconstitutional, Morgentaler altered his [...]
The election is over. The Liberals have been defeated. For the first time since 1896 the Conservatives have emerged from being a regional party to a truly National party with a bilingual leader and the return of Quebec to its fold. The New Democrats held their own, staying almost unchanged in number of seats, but with a shift of strength from the [...]